Veterans

Assist honorably discharged veterans and eligible dependents in applying for County, State and Federal Veterans Benefits. We help fill out a large array of VA forms, referrals, free of charge to veterans and their dependents. Veterans need to be a Winneshiek County resident and will assist veterans/dependents who are eligible providing temporary emergency county assistance with basic needs (rent, utilities, emergent medical services, etc.)

We do NOT work for the Veterans Administration or the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and have no direct influence on the granting of VA Benefits. However, we work with the Federal VA and Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs to inform veterans of various benefits which they are eligible. We are here to support our veterans & their families.

If you have questions regarding any of the benefits, please contact our office:

VA Health Care System enrollment

Compensation for service connected disability

Pension for non-service connected disability

Surviving spouse/dependent children benefits

Aid & Attendance for nursing home and Housebound

Appeals on unfavorable VA rulings

Obtaining DD214 & military records

Flag Holder

Application for Iowa Veterans Cemetery

Application for Iowa Veterans Home

Veteran Designation on Drivers License or ID (a copy of DD214 or applicable discharge document is required for eligibility)

Our office has a Counselor Greg Clark (a combat wounded Vietnam Veteran) who assists Veterans that are dealing with Combat Trauma, MST, other concerns regarding the military, work & home life. This is at no cost to the Veteran. For more information or for setting up an appointment, please contact our office.